Excellent
#406 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 19% in state
White Rock School
Elementary School · Waukesha School District · Waukesha, WI
A Waukesha School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Math 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs WI 52% (2025)
Academics
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Students at White Rock School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where White Rock School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,596
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| La Casa De Esperanza Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Hadfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waukesha School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Rock School is listed in Waukesha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Rock School
White Rock School is a public elementary school in Waukesha, WI, part of Waukesha School District, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Rock School
What grades does White Rock School serve?
White Rock School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend White Rock School?
White Rock School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
How does White Rock School rank in WI?
White Rock School ranks #406 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is White Rock School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Rock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White Rock School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Rock School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White Rock School a charter school?
No, White Rock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Rock School a Title I school?
No, White Rock School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Rock School?
4.2% of students at White Rock School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (262) 970-2705
- Area population (ZIP 53186)
- 33,264
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53186; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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